¬If the prompt to re-allocate the disk media appears during the disk media check ¬

O It means that there is a defect in the media.

(4) Formatting the disk

Note:

Basically, this operation need not be performed with this unit. Carelessly and needlessly formatting the disk will destroy the data on the drive.

Once formatting is started, it cannot be aborted.

1.Press the [:] or [;] arrow key to highlight the SCSI channel to be checked, and press the [Enter] key to make the selection.

(Press the [Esc] key to return to the previous menu.)

2.The selection screen shown below now appears. Press the [:] or [;] arrow key to highlight the [SCSI Disk Utilities] item, and press the [Enter] key.

(Press the [Esc] key to return to the previous menu.)

Options

Configure/View Host Adapter Settings

SCSI Disk Utilities

3.The window shown below now appears. Press the [:] or [;] arrow key to highlight the SCSI device to be inspected, and press the [Enter] key. (Press the [Esc] key to return to the previous menu.)

Select SCSI Disk and press <Enter> SCSI ID #0 : No Device

SCSI ID #1 : IBM DDYS-T18350M

SCSI ID #2 : IBM DDYS-T18350M

SCSI ID #3 : No device

SCSI ID #4 : No device

SCSI ID #5 : No device

SCSI ID #6 : No device

SCSI ID #7 : Adaptec SCSI Card 39160

SCSI ID #8 : No device

SCSI ID #9 : No device

SCSI ID #10 : No device

SCSI ID #11 : No device

SCSI ID #12 : No device

SCSI ID #13 : No device

SCSI ID #14 : No device

SCSI ID #15 : No device

The figure on the left shows the information for channel A.

With channel B, IBM DDYS-T18350M is displayed for #0 as well.

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